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Castle Creek Road Climb – Marolt Open Space loop from Aspen

Castle Creek Road Climb – Marolt Open Space loop from Aspen

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Castle Creek Road Climb – Marolt Open Space loop from Aspen

01:18

27.0km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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719 m

Abstract Sculpture in Downtown Aspen

Highlight • Monument

Aspen, Colorado, the world-famous ski resort town, is a great place to kick off or end your ride by exploring the historic downtown area. Cruise through the streets with Victorian …

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2.01 km

Marolt Open Space

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is steeped in Aspen history, tracing its roots back to mining and ranching. Encompassing a 70-acre area, it features bike paths, benches, and community gardens. The views are consistently stunning, with mountains surrounding the park on all sides.

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2.15 km

Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

This seasonally open museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. It explores some of Aspen's Victorian era and the agrarian history of the region.

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3.85 km

Castle Creek Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Travelling south out of Apen, the Castle Creek Climb offers amazing views of the Elk Mountains and spectacular colours in the fall.

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13.8 km

Castle Creek Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This climb begins at Castle Creek Road and ascends almost 2,000 feet in the next 11 miles. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Elk Mountains and, during the fall, plenty of foliage.

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25.0 km

Marolt Open Space

Highlight • Trail

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26.1 km

Aspen

Highlight • Settlement

Aspen, Colorado, the world-famous ski resort town is a great place to kick off or end your ride by exploring the historic downtown area. Cruise through the streets with Victorian …

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27.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

2.70 km

2.06 km

707 m

241 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

241 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

18°C

6°C

46 %

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Castle Creek Road Climb – Marolt Open Space loop from Aspen

Abstract Sculpture in Downtown Aspen

Marolt Open Space

Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

Castle Creek Climb

Castle Creek Road Climb

Marolt Open Space

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